Copa Airlines is recognized for third consecutive year as the top on-time airline in Latin America

The airline is recognized as the “most on-time airline in Latin America” with its first-place finish in the “2015 On-Time Performance Service Awards” ranking from global flight-information leader FlightStats.

Copa’s excellent record continues with a 2015 on-time performance average of 91.02 percent, one of the best in the world, surpassing its 90.29 percent performance in 2014.

CEO calls the recognition a reflection of the dedication and effort of the entire Copa Airlines team

Panama City, Panama, Jan. 8, 2016

Copa Airlines {NYSE: CPA}, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S. A, and member of the Star Alliance global airline network, was recognized by FlightStats, a leader in global flight and airport information services, for the third consecutive year as the top on-time airline in Latin America and Colombia. The award, a symbol of the airline’s commitment to its passengers, serves as a point of differentiation for Copa in the aviation industry worldwide.

“This award is a result of the dedication and effort of the entire Copa Airlines team, whose principal objective is to meet our passengers’ needs,” said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines. “Our coworkers have made on-time performance their personal focus and commitment, which enhances our world-class service and makes possible the connectivity we offer through the Hub of the Americas en Panama.”

The ranking from FlightStats, recognized internationally for the accuracy of its aviation research and data collection, establishes Copa Airlines’ position as one of the leading airlines worldwide in on-time performance. The achievement represents the work of Copa Airlines’ air and ground personnel in each of the 73 destinations in 31 countries the airline serves in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

“FlightStats is proud to announce that in 2015 Copa Airlines once again is Number One in on-time performance among major airlines of Latin America,” said Jim Hetzel, vice president of Aviation and Distribution for FlightStats. “This achievement demonstrates Copa Airlines’ commitment to operational excellence and customer service.”

Copa’s recognition from FlightStats as the “Most on-time airline in Latin America” in 2013 and 2014 established the airline’s reputation for on-time performance and flight completion, contributing to its leadership position in the region and placing the company among the three top on-time airlines in the world.

“To have received this award for the third consecutive time is a great point of pride and we want to share our excitement about this great accomplishment with the entire country,” said Heilbron.

The FlightStats On-time Performance Service (OPS) Awards recognizes airlines and airports around the world that deliver the highest percentage of flights to their arrival gates within 15 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.

FlightStats provides data services and solutions to customers serving the global travel industry. The company has established a leadership position as a provider of real-time global flight information, servicing airlines, airports, travel agencies, developers, consumers, and more. The company’s data is distinguished by its completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.